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SR 218OHIOSession 136State Billsigned

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Ohio Senate honors wildlife investigator Kirk Kiefer as the 2025 NAWEOA Officer of the Year

Original title: Honoring Kirk Kiefer as the 2025 NAWEOA Officer of the Year.

Last action · November 10, 2025: AdoptedSponsors: Stephen A. Huffman and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

The Ohio Senate adopts a honoring Kirk Kiefer, a wildlife investigator and field training officer with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, for receiving the 2025 Officer of the Year Award from the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of an individual; no funding, policy, or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Kirk Kiefer

Receives official legislative commendation and an authenticated copy of the resolution.

Indirectly affected

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife

Receives favorable legislative recognition through the accomplishments of its personnel.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What award did Kirk Kiefer receive?

He received the 2025 Officer of the Year Award from the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association.

Which agency does Kirk Kiefer work for?

He works for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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Nov 10, 2025SenateFloor
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Connected Entities

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, Stephen A. Huffman, Shane Wilkin and 2 more

OrganizationOhio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife“State agency where Kirk Kiefer has worked for twenty-two years”Map →

PersonStephen A. Huffman“Ohio State Senator, District 5”Map →

PersonShane Wilkin“Ohio State Senator, District 17”Map →

OrganizationNorth American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association“Association that awarded Kirk Kiefer the 2025 Officer of the Year Award”Map →

PersonKirk Kiefer“Wildlife investigator and field training officer honored as the 2025 NAWEOA Offi”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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